Mr. Dinesh Kumar Napit

Keynote:

Role of DMG in Advancing Engineering Geological Sciences in Nepal

Mr. Dinesh Kumar Napit is the Director General of the Department of Mines and Geology (DMG), Government of Nepal. With over two decades of professional experience, he has held several key positions within DMG, including Deputy Director General (Spokesperson) and Project Chief of the Petroleum Exploration Promotion Project. He has contributed significantly to Nepal’s mineral exploration, petroleum promotion, and geoscience-based resource management. Mr. Napit is also active in professional societies, serving as General Secretary of the Nepal Geological Society (2013–2015). His leadership focuses on strengthening geological research, sustainable resource utilization, and policy development in Nepal’s mineral and energy sectors.